Welcome To
ShelbyKY
Your Bourbon Destination®
Located in the heart of central Kentucky and less than an hour from Louisville and Lexington, ShelbyKY is the perfect Kentucky getaway. Complete with two great distilleries, action-packed outdoor adventures, and the best vacation rentals near Louisville, put ShelbyKY at the top of your list when planning a Kentucky Bourbon Trail® trip, romantic couples retreat, or a whole-family vacation.
Welcome to ShelbyKY
Start planning your visit to ShelbyKY: Your Bourbon Destination® today! Request a visitor guide below and explore all things ShelbyKY.
Request a visitor guideLexington, KY 46 mi
Cincinnati, OH 89 mi
Indianapolis, IN 143 mi
Columbus, OH 196 mi
Nashville, TN 197 mi
Knoxville, TN 218 mi
St. Louis, MO 29 1mi
Chicago, IL 326 mi
Detroit, MI 351 mi
Memphis, TN 396 mi
Atlanta, GA 427 mi
Richmond, VA 536 mi
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) 32 mi
Blue Grass Airport [Lexington] (LEX) 42 mi
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) 86mi
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Best Time To See Fall Foliage in ShelbyKY
As summer fades and the crisp air of autumn arrives, ShelbyKY transforms into a breathtaking display of fall foliage. If you’re planning a visit to Shelbyville, Simpsonville, or the surrounding Shelby County, you…
4 ShelbyKY Restaurants Perfect for Date Night
Planning a date night? These four restaurants in Shelbyville and Simpsonville offer a range of atmospheres, from elegant dining to casual…
Experience the best of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail in ShelbyKY
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail® is known worldwide — and there’s no better place to experience all it has to offer than ShelbyKY!…
The American Saddlebred Capital of the World
Shelby County, Kentucky, is known internationally as the American Saddlebred Capital of the World®, home of the “Horse that America…
Romantic Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Getaway
The perfect cure for cabin fever, Shelby County, Kentucky, is your gateway to bluegrass country, the legendary Kentucky Bourbon Trail, and the…
Things To Do
There are countless things to do, see, taste, and drink in ShelbyKY: Your Bourbon Destination®. So go ahead, put that out-of-office on and explore all things ShelbyKY.
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Build your own itinerary! Choose from historic walks, bourbon distillery tours, outdoor activities, or rural farm tours for an authentic ShelbyKY experience.